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tips for what to look out for when calling about/viewing a 2004 Audi a4 1.9 tdi

  • 06-01-2011 12:10PM
    #1
    testtech05
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,454 ✭✭✭


    I have been looking out for a new car for quite a while now was unsure what to buy/ what I wanted but recently I took a spin in a mates Audi A4 and was fairly impressed. Im due to make a few calls about ones I have seen advertised about the place this evening after work and I'm wondering if anyone could give me some tips on what stuff I should be asking about and if I go as far as viewing the cars what in particular should I look out for!!
    Is there anything different to look for in the 130 bhp 6 speed models compared to other models??

    Cheers guys


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  • #2
    Anan1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,815 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    They're commonly clocked, so you'll want to see (and verify by phone with the dealers) a full service history. If the car's a UK import, you'll want to run an HPI check too.


  • #3
    voxpop
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,798 ✭✭✭voxpop


    Off the top of my head.

    Id be checking for smoke - give it a give rev when on the test drive and stationary and check the smoke - you dont want heavy black/blue smoke.
    Make sure the turbo boosts ok
    Make sure the clutch is ok - no noises vibrations when pressing/letting off clutch. No slipping
    Listen out for clonks/clinks when driving over bumps - control arms
    Check electric windows - driverside esp - bit of a common fault with wires in door jam breaking.


  • #4
    Henry Ford III
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    Check for a tow hitch. Generally not a positive sign.


  • #5
    Yarra
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13 ✭Yarra


    As Anan1 said, double check with the history on the garage where the service is done-

    The climate control caused a big problem for me, check that the heating will blow hot on both sides of the dash- passenger and drivers side- mine failed and left me with only heating on the passenger side and the drivers side blowing out baltic air- the windscreen would never clear.

    Took 3 mechanics to trace the fault to a broken lever that moved the baffles in the dash-
    Also test your aircon to make sure its refrigeration circuit is working right- heat up the car to the full, then bang it down and stick on the air- the vents should be sending out obviously cold air- do this when stationary so its not just taking in masses of air in from the fresh air intake.

    Also the seat belt sensor gave alot of trouble- it would go off thinking someone was in the passenger seat but they were not-- very annoying
    happy hunting


  • #6
    testtech05
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,454 ✭✭✭testtech05


    Some great stuff there guys, even if some of it does sound a little worrying :) If anyone has anymore keep em coming. Definitely gonna ask about the service hostory etc when I ring later. Theres no tow hitch so thats a plus i guess!!


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